Child Sex Dolls: Preventive or Indicative of Pedophilia?

In this discussion, Kathleen Richardson, a robotics ethicist and member of the Campaign Against Sex Robots, tackles the controversial topic of child sex dolls. She delves into their ethical implications and the troubling normalization of pedophilia, questioning if these dolls can actually deter predatory behavior or if they perpetuate harmful attitudes. The conversation highlights the urgent need for stronger protections for children, critiques societal behaviors regarding child sexualization, and calls for deeper cultural conversations on healthy sexuality.